Knorr, Merlin

Other Events:

• 1940 Census: 1940, Bovina, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Obituary: 25 Jan 2011; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

1940 Census:
Herman Knorr50
Anna P Knorr46
Clarence O Knorr23
Helen A Knorr20
Merlin W Knorr11
George Beyer19

Obituary:
Merlin W. Knorr, age 83, died unexpectedly, Monday January 24, 2011, at his home. Merlin was born on October 13, 1928, in the Town of Bovina (Outagamie County), son of the late Herman and Anna (Tilly) Knorr. In June of 1951, he was united in marriage to Kathleen Artz. He was a life time resident of the Shiocton area and farmed for most of his life. Merlin was a member of the Town Board and served on ASC Board a number of years. He plowed snow for over 20 years. Merlin enjoyed hunting, fishing, card playing, and golfing; he loved sharing these activities with family and good friends. He especially enjoyed being with his grandchildren.
Merlin is survived by his wife, Kathleen; four sons, Ken (Cheryl) Shiocton; Robert (Lynn), Clintonville; Vern (Shirley), Colorado; and Steve (Carla), Shiocton. Seven grandchildren: Andrew, Mathew, Brian, Timothy, Debra, Paige, and Chelsi. Numerous other relatives and friends further survive him.
He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, Norm, Clarence and Harold, a sister, Helen and a granddaughter, Jennifer.
Funeral services for Merlin will be held on Thursday, January 27, 2011, at 11 a.m. at Emanuel Lutheran Church, New London with Rev. William Heiges officiating. Burial will be in the Riverside Cemetery, Appleton. Visitation will be held at the church on Thursday from 9 a.m. until the time of service.
Borchardt & Moder
Funeral Home
N5645 State Road,
Shiocton 920-986-3191
wwwborchardtmoder
funeralhomes.com
Read more: http://www.postcrescent.com/article/20110125/APC010301/101250447/Knorr-Merlin-W-#ixzz1CB2TERYy

Merlin married Artz, Kathleen (daughter of Artz, Edward and Martin, Kathryn) [Group Sheet]

Steven married Gehring, Carla (daughter of Gehring, Donald Oliver and Manley, Nancy) [Group Sheet]